Sitting or lying down for long periods of time could increase your risk of Alzheimer’s despite how much exercise you do overall, a study has suggested. Experts have long recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise to help combat the health risks of desk-bound jobs and watching television in the evening. But new research, from the Vanderbilt…
Middle-aged men are being bombarded with social media ads for bizarre-looking exercise machines that makers claim can solve everything from poor bedroom performance to frequent urination. The pop-ups on Facebook and Instagram suggest these ‘kegel trainer’ devices – which are held between the thighs and squeezed to strengthen the muscles in the pelvis – will…
Fitness trackers—from smart watches to rings—are sold as easy ways to monitor heart health. But scientists say some of these devices may be giving dangerously wrong readings. A new review from the University of Washington School of Medicine raised the alarm, finding certain smart devices claiming to track blood pressure often get it wrong. That…
An office worker whose weight rose amid a late-night binge eating habit has revealed how she dropped five dress sizes naturally in just 18 months. Lauren Tukuafu, from NSW, lived on an unhealthy diet of junk and fried food, including her go-to chicken schnitzel and chips, and frequently overindulged in chocolate, cake and lollies. Eventually,…
By CHRIS POLLARD Published: 22:00 BST, 24 April 2025 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 24 April 2025 Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36, researchers have claimed. Ditching unhealthy vices early in life was found to boost the odds of having a happy and…
A fitness fanatic has warned of the dangers of failing to drink enough water during workouts after she was struck down with a life-threatening condition triggered by a karate class. Gemma Underwood, 41, from South Ayrshire, struggled through an ‘intense’ session in March that left her feeling unusually sore. The following day, however, her upper…
Where do you like to walk? Do you ever find yourself longing for a particular landscape or place? I do. I have yearned for rivers, cemeteries, starlit fields, often returning from my walks feeling changed: some places seemed to intensify my emotions, while others calmed me. And having previously written a book about the health…
If the idea of working out a specific muscle group every day gives you terrible anxiety, you’re not alone. Being in the gym and figuring out what workouts are good for leg day but better for your glutes can be overwhelming. Luckily for you, compound exercises exist. A compound exercise is one that engages multiple…
While losing fat and gaining muscle can be done at once, it’s easier separately This requires being in a calorie deficit and increasing your protein intake Strength training is important to gaining muscle By SYEDA SAAD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 02:03 BST, 9 April 2025 | Updated: 02:03 BST, 9 April 2025 Everyone has different goals…
If you’re someone who’s just starting out your fitness journey, one question may be burning in your mind already: How long do I have to do this before I actually start seeing results? Although the general population pretty much understands that consistency is key to working toward your fitness goals, not many people know just how…
